The 15 Most Famous Gen Z Celebrities Taking Over the Spotlight

Gen Z is shaping film, music, sports, fashion, and the creator economy all at once. They release chart toppers, headline studio tentpoles, pack arenas, set beauty trends, and spark conversations that travel across the world in minutes. They also build brands early, treat social platforms like a second stage, and turn fandom into real momentum.

This list highlights young stars whose work and reach cut across multiple audiences. You will find actors fronting franchise titles, pop artists with world tours, athletes lifting trophies, and creators who turned short videos into full careers. The details focus on what they have done and where their careers are headed next.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish emerged with a distinct sound and visuals and quickly collected major honors including multiple Grammy Awards and Academy Awards. She recorded the James Bond theme for ‘No Time to Die’ and delivered another awards sweep with the song tied to ‘Barbie’ titled What Was I Made For.

Her albums headline global tours and drive festival slots, while collaborations with her brother Finneas keep a consistent production identity. Soundtrack work, live recordings, and brand partnerships extend her audience beyond pop radio and into film and fashion spaces.

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo broke through with debut singles that set streaming records and followed with the album Sour, then a second album Guts that turned into a sold out world tour. She has earned major music awards and expanded from Disney beginnings to full scale headliner status.

Her writing draws on personal storytelling that fuels viral moments without relying on guest features. She supports releases with live sessions and documentary style content that sustain interest between tour legs and new singles.

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown became a global name with ‘Stranger Things’ and built a film career with ‘Enola Holmes’ and the fantasy adventure ‘Damsel’. She also launched the beauty brand Florence by Mills and entered publishing with a historical novel.

Her projects show range from sci fi ensembles to lead roles in family adventure and mystery. Brand building runs alongside acting with product lines, retail partnerships, and charitable campaigns that keep her profile active between seasons and films.

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega fronted ‘Wednesday’ and delivered a breakout that led to rapid casting across studio films. She joined the modern ‘Scream’ entries and appears in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ which connects her to a legacy title with a new generation of viewers.

Her schedule balances franchise work with smaller projects that highlight her bilingual background and earlier roles in television. Press tours and social clips from sets keep engagement high while production timelines shift between series and features.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter moved from television to a full pop rollout with hit singles like Espresso and Please Please Please. Her album campaigns combine sharp visuals with compact, repeatable live setups that travel well across festivals and late night stages.

She supported stadium dates on a world tour as an opening act and then pivoted to her own headline shows. Strategic collaborations with producers and directors shape videos that boost radio momentum and generate steady playlist placement.

Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X turned Old Town Road into a record breaking run at number one in the United States, then followed with the album Montero and singles like Industry Baby. He pairs releases with bold visuals and event level performances that drive conversation and chart traction.

He maintains a strong presence on social platforms with self produced humor that supports official rollout plans. Brand deals, gaming tie ins, and carefully timed drops keep his music in rotation while he develops the next phase of his catalog.

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi moved from ‘The Kissing Booth’ to prestige roles with ‘Euphoria’, ‘Saltburn’, and ‘Priscilla’ where he portrayed Elvis Presley. This shift opened doors to directors across independent and studio spaces and broadened the kinds of scripts he receives.

Festival premieres and awards season press have put him on red carpets that reach global audiences. He alternates between psychological drama and character driven stories, building a filmography that attracts both streaming and theatrical releases.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney earned major attention through ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The White Lotus’ and then crossed into box office with the romantic comedy ‘Anyone But You’ and the thriller ‘Immaculate’. She also runs a production company that develops projects for screen.

Her credits combine television ensemble work with lead roles that show range from comedy to horror. Campaigns include behind the scenes features and sports partnerships that raise visibility beyond entertainment news and into lifestyle media.

Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey starred as Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ and appeared in ‘The Color Purple’ while continuing music work as part of Chloe x Halle. Her casting brought new audiences to a classic title and introduced her to global press circuits.

She records and performs while developing additional screen roles. Red carpet performances and live award show appearances showcase her vocal training, and brand partnerships connect the music audience with studio marketing.

Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler led ‘West Side Story’ and followed with ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’. She is set to star in Disney’s live action ‘Snow White’ which places her at the center of another high profile franchise.

Her background in musical theater supports live performances tied to film promotion. She engages fans with rehearsal clips and acoustic videos that bridge gaps between production windows and film release campaigns.

Charli D’Amelio

Charli D’Amelio turned short form dance videos into a large cross platform presence and expanded into television with ‘The D’Amelio Show’. She won ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and uses live appearances to extend reach beyond social apps.

Her business moves include fashion and beauty collaborations, a fragrance line, and touring activations built around meet and greets and live dance segments. She continues to explore acting and hosting opportunities that translate her audience to new formats.

Addison Rae

Addison Rae leveraged social media momentum into acting and music with the film ‘He’s All That’ and a slate of singles and an EP. She co founded a beauty label and developed merchandise drops that align with new releases.

She appears in music videos and brand campaigns that keep awareness high between projects. Appearances at fashion weeks and festivals provide stages for new songs and collabs while she builds a longer set list.

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner built Kylie Cosmetics and expanded into skincare and fragrance while appearing on reality series ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ and ‘The Kardashians’. Product launches often sell through quickly and then return as core staples across seasons.

She uses direct to consumer tactics with limited runs that create repeat interest. Partnerships with retailers and other family brands allow bundled promotions that tie broadcast episodes to new product drops.

Jungkook

Jungkook is the youngest member of BTS and has led solo releases including Seven, 3D, and the album Golden. He performed Dreamers at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and continues to chart internationally with English and Korean tracks.

Music videos premiere with large live audiences and coordinated fan engagement across platforms. He delivers high energy stages on award shows and festival specials and collaborates with global producers to reach pop and dance listeners.

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff won the US Open in singles and has collected WTA titles in both singles and doubles. She rose through junior success into the top tier and established herself as a consistent second week presence at majors.

Her schedule includes charity exhibitions, brand ambassador roles, and media features that underline her leadership in the new wave of American tennis. She continues to refine her serve and baseline game with a team that plans peak form for Grand Slam calendars.

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